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World Social Work Day

  • Date16 March 2021

The Department of Social Work are delighted to celebrate World Social Work Day by hosting two important events.

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World Social Work Day is celebrated throughout the month of March. We hosted two important events. Click here for an overview and links to the excellent presentations by Sir James Munby, ATD4thWorld, P/FAN and Prof Brid Featherstone on Inequality and Rights: Contemporary Challenges in the Child Protection & Family Justice Systems before and during the Pandemic.
Click here for a summary of the inspirational conversation with Dr Muzvare Betty Makoni, MSc Social alumnus, activist and inspirational change agent.

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